Like so many people across the US I’ve been consumed with learning about racism and justice in our country. Many of this weekend’s links reflect that. I hope you’ll take a look.
1 // If you’re a business owner, or know anyone who is, this article on committing to working for racial justice is what you want to be reading. The third point in particular applies to us all.
2 // I listened to a few podcasts in the last week that have really stuck with me. First was the Refined Collective Podcast episode on “Why Black Lives Matter”, which hooked me with the quote:
If you are a follower of Jesus and do not have a heart for justice, racial reconciliation, and to see the systemic walls, pillars, and foundation of racism in our country to be dismantled, you are out of alignment with the heart of God.
Those are strong words, right? And they make me a bit uncomfortable. But I think that’s a good thing. Listen to the podcast.
3 // I also listened to a recent episode of Dr. Anita Phillips’ In the Light podcast, titled: “Where Do We Go From Here?” And it gave me a lot of hope and perspective that we, as a country might just be on the precipice of a major change. Like a great awakening is happening.
4 // A few years back Tim Keller shared on corporate evil, aka institutional systems of oppression and the Bible. I think this is an important teaching for Christians to listen to, who might be struggling to understand how systems of institutional racism play out today.
5 // What is the baseline responsibility of white Christians?
6 // How the female body became the scapegoat for white evangelicals. I do not necessarily agree with the entirety of this article, but I think it highlights the danger of being a single issue voter. And I think it explains how many well-meaning Christians likely ended up voting for a president they didn’t really want.
7 // The Girl Boss reckoning continues, as Reformation’s CEO steps down
I promise, this IS a fashion blog, and I have a few other links to share today too…
New follows on IG:
Jill – amazing style, lots of vintage.
Faitma – style, family life and fitness.
Outfits I plan to repeat:
June outfits I plan to repeat ASAP: a blousey situation and say yes to the dress.
Shopping:
Crop tops I want: this knit one and this eyelet tank.
Also, just realized I need a smock dress. PS. Everlane has 2-Day shipping right now.
Inspiration:
Casual and luxe put together looks good every single time.
Paige’s minimal summer closet looks so effortless!
Any Dua Lipa fans in the house? We stumbled onto a music video via YouTube, and Mr. Seasons and I are hooked on her Future Nostalgia album.
I love all of your links today on racial reconciliation, especially the need for Christians to pursue justice for the black community, since it reflects the heart of God. I’ve been echoing so many of the realizations you are having and I am starting a 5 week online class geared for Christians @brownicity.com called “What Lies Between Us: Fostering First Steps Towards Racial Healing.” It starts tomorrow night. It is not just the knowing, it is the action that flows from that. In the paraphrased words of William Wilberforce (see the movie “Amazing Grace”) “You can choose to look the other way, but you can never again say that you did not know.”
Hi Deb, that course sounds really interesting! I agree, pursuing justice does reflect the heart of God. I am as guilty as many, for sitting on my hands for far too long. And like that quote says, once you know, you know and hopefully we will never be the same. My hope in sharing what is changing me, others will be challenged and changed too. I hope your course bears much fruit!
Thanks for posting the Washington Post article about female bodies. There’s an excellent documentary called “Armor of Light” about Reverend Rob Schenck, a former pro-life activist and pastor, and Lucy McBath, who lost her son to gun violence. She went on to become a state representative in Georgia. The documentary follows how they join forces to speak out against gun violence and it’s really inspiring and relevant today.
And NPR’s Throughline has a fascinating podcast about the history of the abortion issue in the Evangelical church. It’s not surprising that it has racist roots, as well.
Innnnteresttting! Thanks Catherine, I will look into both of those!